10 Things Dentists Always Do to Prevent Tooth Decay

Use a fluoride toothpaste

New York City-based dentist Lana Rozenberg, DDS, recommends giving your toothpaste label a read to make sure it contains fluoride. “Fluoride toothpaste protects from demineralization—which is when bacteria in the mouth combine with sugars to produce acid,” she says. “This acid can erode tooth enamel and damage our teeth.” Just make sure you’re not making these toothbrushing mistakes.

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